Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 55 (w) x 46

55 (w) x 46

Casualties were three killed (two seamen & one boy)

The outstanding initiative

He was married to Ethel Mather of 15 Oak Street

Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Commander In Gold, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 55 (w) x 46(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. In 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with thin Gold Savoy knots in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a blue enamel field sporting a Lombardy crown with white, red and green details, the reverse with a black enamel eagle, measures 50. 0mm (w) x 52. 8mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 19. 9 grams including ribbon, enamels are intact, medallions are loose, worn on a full length neck